K-1 Fiancé(e) Visa Attorneys

Getting engaged is one of the most personal events you can experience. However, if your fiancé is not a U.S. citizen, the personal and the legal come together rapidly. You need information and guidance to make sure you can start building your life right away.

At Dubrule & Nowel, PLLC, we’re dedicated immigration lawyers in Tampa. As fiancé visa attorneys, we help you find answers to questions. For our clients across Florida, we offer insight into how fiancé(e) visas work and, as well as representing you in and out of immigration court, coach you for your interviews and be there when you need us.

K-1 Fiancé(e) Visa Eligibility Requirements

There are several requirements you need to be eligible to pursue a K-1 visa, according to the U.S. Citizenship and immigration service (USCIS). These include:

• You must be a U.S. citizen
• You and your fiancé plan to be married within 90 days of their entrance to the U.S.
• You must have met each other in person at least once
• You must be legally allowed to marry

There are considerable eligibility concerns that the USCIS may raise if they see will lead to obstacles to your petition. However, a red flag does not automatically mean a denial.

Red Flags That Consular Officers Look For

Consular officers are trained to consider the negative side of the petitions that come across their desks. They’ll look for any reason to raise an obstacle to a petition, and the most common problems include:

• Considerable age gaps between parties
• Inability of both parties to answer basic questions about the other
• Inconsistencies in both petitioners statements about their courtship
• Very short courtships
• A history of multiple k-1 petitions by either the citizen or their fiancé

Factors such as the country of origin of your fiancé could even be considered a concern. However, the presence of a flag does not mean that your petition will immediately be ignored. It simply means that the office will look more closely at things. But these are situations that we are well prepared for.

Overcoming K-1 Denials

If your petition for a k-1 visa has been denied, that does not mean that your love story or plans are ruined. You have more options, and we can help you do it. While there is no appeals process for a k-1 visa, you can reapply in certain situations. The chances are the denial was due to a misunderstanding by the official or a lack of information. And we can help you build a new petition to clear that up.

Additionally, if you are unable to reapply, the next step may be to move forward with your marriage in another country. The rules for married individuals are different.

Get Help From Our Team

Getting married is a big decision, and we want to help you make the right immigration moves in the lead-up to your wedding. It’s not easy to have to run everything by your attorney and USCIS first, but we’ll help you make this process as seamless as possible. Call us at 813-736-0043 or send an email using this online form.